LA Experiences Record-Breaking High Temperatures Only One Week Following Severe Winter Storm.
After enduring significant rainfall that resulted in floodwaters across parts of the city, LA is now grappling with abnormally warm weather for this time of year.
Record-Setting Readings
On Friday midday, the mercury soared to 33 degrees Celsius (91 Fahrenheit) in central LA, as reported by meteorologists. This easily surpasses the prior high for February 27th, which was 31 degrees Celsius (88 Fahrenheit) and was recorded just last year.
"Very warm conditions" were noted on official maps for the region.
Safety Alerts
Authorities cautioned that Friday's weather posed an "increased danger for heat illness" for those at risk. Their guidance featured:
- Staying hydrated.
- Reducing outdoor activities during the peak heat of the day.
- Not leaving kids or animals unattended in a parked vehicle.
A Sharp Weather Swing
This sharp rise in heat follows closely after a massive storm system that battered the area recently. That system unleashed high winds, thunderstorms, and significant snowfall to mountainous regions, triggering flash flood warnings for many residents.
Tragically, the severe weather also resulted in a massive avalanche in the Lake Tahoe area, which resulted in nine fatalities.
Forecast Ahead
The outlook suggests some relief is coming. Temperatures were forecast to drop to around sixty-one degrees Fahrenheit in central Los Angeles by Friday night.
Additional areas that experienced the 90-degree mark featured Long Beach, Burbank, and Woodland Hills. Meanwhile, Oxnard, Westwood, Camarillo, and Santa Maria were projected to reach the upper eighties.
Over Saturday and Sunday, central LA can see weather in the 80s, with cooler weather likely for the week ahead.
